Theater Technical Lead for School Stage & Events (20-30h)

Dexter Community Schools; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dexter Community Schools is seeking a Theater Specialist to oversee the Center for the Performing Arts at Dexter High School and the campus stages, coordinating productions and managing light, sound, and stage equipment. You will schedule shows, train a student technical team, ensure safety, and support activities, events, and performances.

Evening/weekend availability is required. Required Bachelor Degree in Arts Management and theater production experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in arts management required
• Experience in theater production required
• Experience with construction tools required
• Experience with lighting, sound, rigging, and counter-weight fly systems required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills; ability to relate well to youth and adults

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide for the technical needs of directors for productions (scenery, lights, audio)
• Develop master calendar for facility usage with education offices and principals
• Maintain production schedules, including rehearsals
• Maintain safe, clean, secure environment for students, staff, technicians, and patrons
• Serve as a resource to students, staff, and community using the theater
• Maintain and monitor scene shop safety
• Monitor equipment and supplies; request orders through facilities
• Monitor accounting of funds
• Create and train a student theater technical team
• Schedule student tech team to support theater usage
• Train staff and volunteers in auditorium equipment usage
• Participate in a community advisory group
• Maintain communication with administration, staff and community
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor Degree in Arts Management

Tools

Construction tools

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Rigging

Fly systems

Job description

Dexter Community Schools is seeking a Theater Specialist to oversee the Center for the Performing Arts at Dexter High School and the campus stages, coordinating productions and managing light, sound, and stage equipment. You will schedule shows, train a student technical team, ensure safety, and support activities, events, and performances.

Evening/weekend availability is required. Required Bachelor Degree in Arts Management and theater production experience, with strong communication and